The Japanese Government, a constitutional monarchy, is based on a parliamentary cabinet system. Executive power is held in the Cabinet, which consists of the Prime Minister and not more than 17 Ministers of State, who are collectively responsible to the legislature.
RELIGION:
Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions. They have been co-existing for several centuries and have even complemented each other to a certain degree. Most Japanese consider themselves Buddhist, Shintoist or both.
POPULATION:
Japan is ranked 10th in the world for the largest population with about 124 million people.
GOVERNMENT:
The Japanese Government, a constitutional monarchy, is based on a parliamentary cabinet system. Executive power is held in the Cabinet, which consists of the Prime Minister and not more than 17 Ministers of State, who are collectively responsible to the legislature.
RELIGION:
Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions. They have been co-existing for several centuries and have even complemented each other to a certain degree. Most Japanese consider themselves Buddhist, Shintoist or both.
POPULATION:
Japan is ranked 10th in the world for the largest population with about 124 million people.